Keywords

alteryx, automation, grading, design science

Abstract

As accounting increasingly embraces automation and data analytics, proficient skill assessment remains a challenge. We introduce an automated tool that streamlines the evaluation of Alteryx workflows. Utilizing the design science methodology, our tool effectively executes and compares Alteryx workflows against a solution, providing score and feedback. Validation demonstrates remarkable gains; our tool is error-free and 9 to 146 times faster than manual evaluation. The tool’s efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendliness make it much more feasible to assign unstructured Alteryx assignments for student development. Enhanced technology skills will promote hiring and productivity gains associated with automation in accounting.

Original Publication Citation

Coyne, J. G., S. L. Summers, B. Villanueva, and D. A. Wood. 2024. Automating evaluation of skill assessment to promote skill acquisition in the area of data analytics automation. Accounting Horizons, 2024. DOI: 10.2308/HORIZONS-2023-061.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2024

Publisher

Accounting Horizons

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Accountancy

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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